A Special Board meetingto conduct the Swearing in Ceremony of the Cape Breton-Victoria Regional School Board was called to order today beginning at 7:05 p.m.

(2) RECORD OF ATTENDANCE:

Present:

John Berk

Joan Currie

Darrell Flynn

Gary Fraser

Darren Googoo

Lorne Green

Yvonne Kennedy

Joyce Lind

Sandra Margettie

Stewart Matheson

Barb Mercer

Jackie Organ

Steve Parsons

Kevin Ruelland

Fred Tilley

Jack Toomey

Absent:

n/a

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Also Present:

Ambrose Whiter, Superintendent

Beth MacIsaac, Director of Human Resource Services

Susan Kelley, Director of Programs and Student Services

George Boudreau, Director of Financial Services

Paul Oldford, Director of Operational Services

Dr. Allan Lowe, Special Advisor- School Board Relations for the Department of Education

Mr. Jim Davis, Justice of the Peace/Prothonotary of Supreme Court of Nova Scotia

Michelle MacLeod, Board Recording Secretary

(3) WELCOME:

Welcoming comments were made by the Superintendent, Mr. Ambrose White. He requested all Board members to stand during introductions. Followed by these introductions, senior staff and platforms guests were introduced.

He further thanked the Principal of the School, Mr. Joe Chisholm, for hosting the event. He noted the capital construction and positive enhancements which have occurred at the school over the years.

He noted the nicest part of his job is visiting our schools and meeting the students and staff that we are all so proud of.

He explained the role of a School Board member representing all the students of our Board.

(4) O’CANADA:

This was sung by Ms. Katelyn Bates, student of Riverview Rural High.

(5) GREETINGS FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION:

Greetings were brought from the Department of Education by Dr. Allan Lowe, Special Advisor- School Board Relations for the Department of Education.

Dr. Lowe noted it was a privilege to be here this evening. He noted that the Board works diligently on behalf of the students of the Board. He noted that both he and the Department value the role of Board members and wish them all every success.

(6) SWEARING IN CEREMONY:

Mr. Ambrose White, Superintendent began the swearing in ceremony by calling on Mr. Jim Davis to conduct the Swearing in Ceremony.

Mr. Davis congratulated all the Board members on their election. He commended them for having the courage and conviction for placing their names on the ballot. He wished them the best of luck.

Each Board member was called forward according to their district to read the Oath of Allegiance and to sign their oath.

(7) MUSIC SELECTIONS:

Music selections were provided by students of Riverview Rural High and the School band.